2009 INFINITI QX56 check engine

HAC-4
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Operational Check (Front)INFOID:0000000003775325
The purpose of the operational check is to
confirm that the system operates properly.
CHECKING MEMORY FUNCTION
1. Set the temperature to 32 ° (90 °F).
2. Press the OFF switch.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Press the AUTO switch.
6. Confirm that the set temperature remains at previous temperature.
7. Press the OFF switch.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-122, "
Memory Function Check".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING BLOWER
1. Press the blower speed control switch (+) once, blower should operate on low speed. The fan display should have one bar lit (on display).
2. Press the blower speed control switch (+) again, and continue checking blower speed and fan display until
all speeds are checked.
3. Leave blower on maximum speed.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-52, "
Front Blower Motor Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR
1. Press MODE switch four times and the DEF switch.
2. Each position indicator should change shape (on display).
3. Confirm that discharge air comes out according to the air distribution table. Refer to HAC-16, "
Discharge
Air Flow (Front)".
Mode door position is checked in the next step.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-27, "
Mode Door Motor (Front) Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, continue the check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or visual inspection) and intake door position is at
fresh when the DEF or D/F is selected.
CHECKING RECIRCULATION ( , ONLY)
1. Press recirculation ( ) switch one time. Recirculation indicator should illuminate.
2. Press recirculation ( ) switch one more time. Recirculation indicator should go off.
3. Listen for intake door position change (blower sound should change slightly).
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-43, "
Intake Door Motor Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, continue the check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or vis ual inspection) and intake door position is at fresh
when the DEF or D/F is selected. REC ( ) is not allowed in DEF ( ) D/F ( ) or FOOT ( ).
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Rotate temperature control dial (drive or passenger) counterclockwise until 18° C (60°F) is displayed.
2. Check for cold air at appropriate discharge air outlets. Conditions : Engine running and at normal operating temperature
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTHAC-5
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If NG, listen for sound of air mix door motor operat ion. If OK, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-110,
"Component Function Check". If air mix door motor appears to be malfunctioning, go to HAC-32, "Air Mix Door
Motor Component Function Check".
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Rotate temperature control dial clockwise (drive or passenger) until 32 °C (90° F) is displayed.
2. Check for hot air at appropriate discharge air outlets.
If NG, listen for sound of air mix door motor operat ion. If OK, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-118,
"Component Function Check". If air mix door motor appears to be malfunctioning, go to HAC-32, "Air Mix Door
Motor Component Function Check".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECK A/C SWITCH
1. Press A/C switch when AUTO switch is ON, or in manual mode.
2. A/C switch indicator will turn ON. • Confirm that the compressor clutch engages (sound or visual inspection).
NOTE:
If current mode setting is DEF or D/F, compre ssor clutch will already be engaged and cannot be turned off.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-73, "
Magnet Clutch Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING AUTO MODE
1. Press AUTO switch.
2. Display should indicate AUTO.
• If ambient temperature is warm, and selected temperat ure is cool, confirm that the compressor clutch
engages (sound or visual inspection). (Discharge air and blower speed will depend on ambient, in-vehi-
cle, and set temperatures.)
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-90, "
A/C Auto Amp Power and Ground Diagnosis Proce-
dure", then if necessary, trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-73, "Magnet Clutch Diagnosis Procedure".
If all operational checks are OK (symptom cannot be duplicated), go to malfunction Simulation Tests in HAC-
3, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick And Accurate Repair" and perform tests as outlined to simu-
late driving conditions environment. If symptom appears. Refer to HAC-109, "
SymptomMatrixChart", and
perform applicable troubl e diagnosis procedures.
Operational Check (Rear)INFOID:0000000003775326
The purpose of the operational check is to confirm that the system operates properly.
CHECKING REAR BLOWER MOTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Rotate rear air control (front) blower control dial to low speed.
3. Rotate the blower control dial clockwise and continue checking blower speed until all speeds are checked.
4. Leave blower on maximum speed.
5. Press the REAR CTRL switch from the rear air control (front).
6. Rotate rear air control (rear) blower control dial to low speed.
7. Rotate the blower control dial clockwise and continue checking blower speed until all speeds are checked.
8. Leave blower on maximum speed.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for HAC-57, "
Rear Blower Motor Component Function Check".
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING REAR DISCHARGE AIR
Conditions : Engine running and at normal operating temperature
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HAC-52
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BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM
YES >> Refer to HAC-24, "A/C System Self-Diagnosis Code Chart".
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.PERFORM A/C AND AV SWITCH ASSEMBLY SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis to check the A/C and AV switch assembly. Refer to HAC-23, "
A/C and AV Switch
Assembly Self-Diagnosis".
Is the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Replace A/C and AV switch assembly. Refer to VTL-7, "
Removal and Installation".
6.CHECK BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION
Check and verify blower motor operates manually in all speeds.
Does blower motor operate in all speeds?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Refer to HAC-52, "
Front Blower Motor Diagnosis Procedure".
7.CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TE MPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
Check engine coolant temperature sensor circuit. Refer to EC-121, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Replace enging coolant temperature sensor.
8.RECHECK FOR ANY SYMPTOMS
Perform a complete operational check for any symptoms. Refer to HAC-4, "
Operational Check (Front)".
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to HAC-3, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick And Accurate Repair" .
NO >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "
Removal and Installation".
Front Blower Motor Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003775358
SYMPTOM: Blower motor operation is malfunctioning.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER MOTOR
SYMPTOM: Blower motor operation is malfunctioning under starting
blower speed control.
1.CHECK FUSES
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REAR AIR CONTROL SYSTEMHAC-63
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1. Start and run engine to operating temperature.
2. Turn the rear blower motor to maximum speed from the rear air control (front).
3. Turn rear air control (front) temperature contro l dial clockwise and then counterclockwise (REAR CTRL
indicator off).
4. Check for hot air at rear discharge air outlets in the maximum heat position and cold air at discharge air outlets in the maximum cold position.
Does the rear air control (front) operate properly?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check rear air control (front). Refer to HAC-63, "
Air Mix Door Motor (Rear) Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING REAR AIR CONTROL (REAR) AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR OPER-
ATIONAL CHECK
1. Press the REAR CTRL switch on rear air control (front) to send control to t he rear air control (rear).
2. Turn rear air control (rear) temperature control dial slowly clockwise and then counterclockwise (REAR
CTRL indicator on).
3. Check for hot air at rear discharge air outlets in the maximum heat position and cold air at rear discharge
air outlets in the maximum cold position.
Does the rear air control (rear) operate properly?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Check rear air control (rear). Refer to HAC-59, "
Rear Air Control (Rear) Diagnosis Procedure #2".
4.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING REAR AIR CONTROL (FRONT) MODE OPERATIONAL CHECK
1. Press the REAR CTRL switch on rear air control (front) (REAR CTRL indicator off).
2. Press each mode switch and check for proper air discharge at the appropriate locations.
Does the rear air control (front) operate properly?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Check mode door motor (rear). Refer to HAC-67, "
Mode Door Motor (Rear) Diagnosis Proce-
dure".
5.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING REAR AIR CONTROL (REAR) MODE OPERATIONAL CHECK
1. Press the REAR CTRL switch on rear air control (front) to send control to t he rear air control (rear).
2. Press each mode switch and check for proper air discharge at the appropriate locations.
Does the rear air control (rear) operate properly?
YES >> System OK.
NO >> Replace rear air control (rear). Refer to VTL-7, "
Removal and Installation".
Air Mix Door Motor (Rear) Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003775367
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INOPERATIVE AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (REAR)
SYMPTOM:
• Temperature control (rear) operation is malfunctioning.
1.CHECK REAR AIR CONTROL (FRONT) POWER SUPPLY
1. Disconnect rear air control (front) harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between rear air control (front) harness connec- tor R108 terminal 1 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
2.CHECK REAR AIR CONTROL (FRONT) LIN BUS VOLTAGE Battery voltage should exist.
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MAGNET CLUTCHHAC-75
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1. Reconnect BCM connector and A/C auto amp. connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 4 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO-1 >> If the voltage is approx. 5V when A/C swit ch is ON, replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7,
"Removal and Installation".
NO-2 >> If the voltage is approx. 0V when A/C switch is OFF, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-56, "
Removal
and Installation".
8.CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between ECM harness connector F54 terminal 70 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Refer to EC-416, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
9.CHECK BCM INPUT (FAN ON) SIGNAL
Check FAN ON/OFF signal. Refer to HAC-20, "
CONSULT-III Function (HVAC)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 12.
NO >> GO TO 10.
10.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETW EEN BCM AND A/C AUTO AMP.
Te r m i n a l s
Condition Voltage
(+)
(-)
A/C auto
amp. con-
nector Te r m i n a l N o .
M49 4 Ground A/C switch: ON Approx. 0V
A/C switch: OFF Approx. 5V
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ConditionVoltage
(+)
(-)
ECM con-
nector Te r m i n a l N o .
F54 70 Ground A/C switch: ON Approx. 0.36 - 3.88V
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FRONT BLOWER CONTROL
DIAL ON : FAN ON SIG ON
FRONT BLOWER CONTROL
DIAL OFF : FAN ON SIG OFF
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WATER VALVE CIRCUITHAC-77
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WATER VALVE CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003775372
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Water Valve
The water valve (1) cuts the flow of engine coolant to the front and
rear heater cores to allow for maximum cooling during A/C opera-
tion. It is controlled by the A/C auto amp.
Water Valve Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003775373
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR WATER VALVE
1.CHECK WATER VALVE POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS
1. Disconnect water valve connector F68.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Rotate temperature control dial (driver) to 32 °C (90 °F).
4. Check voltage between water valve harness connector F68 ter- minal 1 and terminal 2 while rotating temperature control dial
(driver) to 16 °C (60° F).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK WATER VALVE CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector M50.
3. Check continuity between water valve harness connector F68 (A) terminal 2 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M50 (B)
terminal 46.
4. Check continuity between water valve harness connector F68 terminal 2 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
3.CHECK WATER VALVE POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS
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Connector Te r m i n a l s
Condition Voltage
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
Water valve: F68 2 1Rotate temperature
control dial Battery
voltage
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2 - 46 : Continuity should exist.
2 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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AMBIENT SENSORHAC-79
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AMBIENT SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000003775374
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Ambient Sensor
The ambient sensor (1) is attached on the radiator core support (left
side). It detects ambient temperature and converts it into a value
which is then input into the A/C auto amp.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS
The A/C auto amp. includes a processing circuit for the ambient sensor input. However, when the temperature
detected by the ambient sensor increases quickly, the pr ocessing circuit retards the A/C auto amp. function. It
only allows the A/C auto amp. to recognize an ambient temperature increase of 0.33°C (0.6 °F) per 100 sec-
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This prevents constant adjustments due to momentary conditions, such as stopping after high speed driving.
Although the actual ambient temperature has not changed, the temperature detected by the ambient sensor
will increase. This is because the heat from the engine comp artment can radiate to the front grille area, loca-
tion of the ambient sensor.
Ambient Sensor Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003775375
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Ambient sensor circuit is open or shorted. (40 or 41 is
indicated on A/C auto amp. as a result of conducting the A/C auto
amp. self-diagnosis)
1.CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN AMBIENT SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect ambient sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between ambient sensor harness connector E1 terminal 1 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 4.
2.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN AM BIENT SENSOR AND A/C AUTO AMP.
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INSUFFICIENT COOLINGHAC-111
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NO >> Check water valve circuit. Refer to HAC-77, "Water Valve Diagnosis Procedure".
9.CHECK RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT BEFORE USAGE
Check recovery/recycling equipment befor e connecting to vehicle. Verify there is no pressure in the recovery/
recycling equipment by checking the gauges. If pressure exists, recover refrigerant from equipment lines.
>> GO TO 10.
10.CHECK REFRIGERANT PURITY
1. Connect recovery/recycling equipment to vehicle.
2. Confirm refrigerant purity in supply tank us ing recovery/recycling and refrigerant identifier.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 11.
NO >> Check contaminated refrigerant. Refer to HAC-123, "
Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)".
11 .CHECK FOR EVAPORATOR FREEZE UP
Start engine and run A/C. Check for evaporator freeze up.
Does evaporator freeze up?
YES >> Perform performance test diagnoses. Refer to HAC-111, "Diagnostic Work Flow".
NO >> GO TO 12.
12.CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
Check refrigerant pressure with manifold gauge connected. Refer to HAC-113, "
Performance Chart".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Perform performance test diagnoses. Refer to HAC-111, "Diagnostic Work Flow".
NO >> GO TO 13.
13.CHECK AIR DUCTS
Check ducts for air leaks.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> System OK.
NO >> Repair air leaks.
Diagnostic Work FlowINFOID:0000000003775392
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